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Identifying the Parts

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@¦ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.		#ª Eyecup
	13)	#£ BATT RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10)
@¥	Viewfinder (p. 13)	#£ BATT RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10)
@¥	Viewfinder (p. 13)
@»	Battery mounting surface	#¢ START/STOP button (p. 12)
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#¼	DC IN jack (p. 8, 23)	#° STANDBY switch (p. 12)
#¼	DC IN jack (p. 8, 23)
#Á	Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)	#¤ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)
#Á	Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77)

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Contents

Video Camera Recorder CCD-TR940/TR917 For the customers in the U.S.A Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Dispose of ProperlyWelcome For the customers in Canada Table of contents Using this manual Types of differences Precautions on camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Operational for effective use AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor V connecting cable 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander Size AA R6 battery for Remote Batt Release Installing and charging the battery packInstalling the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack CCD-TR57/TR67 Battery lifeCharging time CCD-TR87/TR97 To remove the battery pack To prevent accidental erasure Inserting a cassetteTo eject the cassette Camera recording To finish recording b Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens Camera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Selecting the START/STOP mode To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod To begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback CCD-TR917/TR940 Connections for playbackCCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 Not supplied To play back on a TV To cancel the Laser Link functionConnections for playback Playing back a tape Using the remote commanderTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only To locate a scene picture search Using headphones CCD-TR917/TR940 onlyPlaying back a tape To view the picture at 1/5 speed slow playback Precaution Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Using a car battery To remove the car battery charger Changing the mode settings Player BEEP* ON/OFF Changing the mode settingsREC MODE* SP/LP Items for Camera mode only REC LAMP* ON/OFF Items for VTR/PLAYER mode onlyWorld Time Edit ON/OFF After shooting To make a fine adjustmentShooting with backlighting CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Fader Using the Fader functionCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Selecting the fader function Monotone When fading out b Using the Fader functionUsing the fader function When fading in a When you use the bounce function Shooting in the dark NightShot To cancel the NightShot functionUsing the NightShot light CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only Full Using the wide mode functionSelecting the desired mode To cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionUsing the wide mode function To watch the tape recorded in wide mode Using the Program AE function Selecting the best mode To turn off program AE Using the Program AE functionUsing the Program AE function Focusing manually CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to use manual focus To return to autofocus mode Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To record a very distant subject Sepia Enjoying picture effectSelecting picture effect To turn off picture effect Using picture effect functionEnjoying picture effect Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposureCCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only When to adjust the exposure To return to automatic exposure mode Shooting with the sun behind you Adjusting the exposureWhen you adjust the exposure manually Shooting in the dark Superimposing a title Superimposing titles To superimpose the title from beginning To select the language of preset titleSuperimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording Making your own titles To edit a title you have stored Recording with the date/timeMaking your own titles To delete a title Optimizing the recording condition Each time you insert the cassette CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only Using the built-in lightTo stop using the built-in light To turn on the built-in light automatically Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Editing onto another tape To check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVCCD-TR917/TR940 only To stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery Setup Menu Isetup Menu Clock SET Auto Date Auto TV on Simple setting of clock by time difference Additional information Usable cassettes and playback modes What is Video 8 /Video Hi8 ?When you play back Selecting cassette types To save battery power Tips for using the battery packBattery life is shorter in a cold environment When to replace the battery pack Life of the battery pack Tips for using the battery packBattery pack heats up Charging temperature To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication What is InfoLITHIUMHow the battery consumption is displayed Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the camcorder Precautions Camcorder operation Maintenance information and precautionsVideo head cleaning Built-in light On handling tapes AC power adaptorIf battery leakage occurred Camcorder care Difference in color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower sources Camcorder SymptomTrouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Trouble check Picture Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions Self-diagnosis displayViewfinder Specifications Video camera recorder Specifications Mass Approx Identifying the parts Lens cover Power switch pLithium battery compertment p Video control buttons p p Stop stop Identifying the parts @¤ Control dial p @ #ª # Eject switch p #¥ Lanc l control jack $¤ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks p Transmitter Remote CommanderTo prepare the Remote Commander To exit demo mode To avoid damage from possible battery leakageTo enter demo mode Attaching the shoulder strap @Á Full charge indicator p Operation indicators Viewfinder Display windowSteady Shot off indicator CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only p Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Index